Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (ARS $3,723) | ARS $3,041 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (ARS $1,934) | ARS $1,987 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (ARS $837) | ARS $653 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (ARS $215) | ARS $258 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.92 (ARS $646) | ARS $565 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (ARS $459) | ARS $375 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $1,469) | ARS $794 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (ARS $455) | ARS $476 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (ARS $269) | ARS $243 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (ARS $214) | ARS $324 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $1,473) | ARS $1,493 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (ARS $426) | ARS $479 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (ARS $215) | ARS $161 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 76% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,173 (ARS $259,786) | ARS $135,911 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €806 (ARS $178,593) | ARS $86,323 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (ARS $28,179) | ARS $10,401 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (ARS $174,190) | ARS $94,277 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €571 (ARS $126,494) | ARS $55,216 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (ARS $19,128) | ARS $9,604 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (ARS $6,608) | ARS $4,682 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (ARS $79,565) | ARS $89,690 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (ARS $21,897) | ARS $45,911 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $1,600) | ARS $1,450 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $2,392) | ARS $843 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (ARS $17,083) | ARS $19,144 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (ARS $6,803) | ARS $11,393 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (ARS $18,999) | ARS $32,549 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (ARS $20,092) | ARS $26,129 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 41% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,126 (ARS $5,564,107) | ARS $5,900,830 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (ARS $397) | ARS $218 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (ARS $7,428) | ARS $3,726 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (ARS $1,723) | ARS $1,588 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (ARS $1,478) | ARS $2,056 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (ARS $14,510) | ARS $3,523 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (ARS $849) | ARS $923 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (ARS $547) | ARS $514 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (ARS $654) | ARS $691 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (ARS $384) | ARS $493 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (ARS $441) | ARS $446 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (ARS $4,041) | ARS $1,761 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (ARS $7,193) | ARS $4,569 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (ARS $3,500) | ARS $2,158 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (ARS $11,666) | ARS $7,888 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (ARS $10,318) | ARS $6,815 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $2,183) | ARS $1,456 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (ARS $568) | ARS $932 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.39 (ARS $973) | ARS $664 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €452 (ARS $100,057) | ARS $266,473 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (ARS $47) | ARS $58 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (ARS $10,261) | ARS $6,412 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (ARS $1,115) | ARS $555 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 26% more expensive than in Argentina
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